How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

IN THE GARDEN: Identifying persimmon seeds and a sad flowering cherry tree

Q: Can you identify these seeds [writer sent a picture]? A: I am not 100% positive, but they sure look like persimmon seeds to me. Cut one open and see if there is a spoon shape inside. While some ...
Park Rapids EnterpriseOpinion

Mind your Bs to identify winter trees

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator reveals how the ...
Purdue University

ID That Tree: Learn to Identify Hoptree/Wafer Ash

In this edition of ID That Tree, Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee takes us through the different characteristics of Hoptree, a relatively common shrub here in Indiana. This is a unique native ...
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12 Types of Hickory Tree to Know and How to Identify Each Correctly

Hickory trees are one of the most important hardwood trees in North America. Hickory isn't one single type of tree; it's a variety of species within the Carya genus. There are about 12 species that ...
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Autumn flora identification walks with naturalists

It’s a crisp autumn morning, and the forest trail glows with golden light filtering through turning leaves. Naturalist-led groups gather along woodland paths to talk about seed pods, bark textures, ...
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Identifying trees

Scientists say there are more than 60,000 tree species worldwide. When it comes it identifying a species, there are many different characteristics that can be used — from its leaves to where it is ...
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Identifying Tree-of-Heaven

At first glance, you might think that a tree so named would be great to consider for a home landscape. The resounding answer to that consideration is “NO.” As you read on, I’ll give you some reasons ...